In My Non-Expert Opinion

Xenophilia, Changing Yourself, and Useful (Not True) Thinking with Derek Sivers [Part 1]


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238: This is Part 1 of one of the most philosophical conversations ever recorded on In My Non-Expert Opinion with Chelsea’s vision board guest, Derek Sivers.


In this episode, Chelsea and Derek discuss:

  • Derek’s nomadic heart and values, and how his decision to be a good dad led him to halt his travels and settle in New Zealand
  • Derek’s goal to make the whole world feel like home
  • Inhabiting philosophies from around the world
  • Useful, not true, thinking
  • Constantly pivoting to find your own success
  • How to make decisions that actually align with your goals
  • Creating just for the sake of it vs. monetizing
  • The power of constraints
  • and WAY more eye-popping, quotable gems from Derek

Resources Mentioned:

  • "Personal Development for Smart People" by Steve Pavlina
  • Derek's books
  • Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman
  • Midnight Library by Matt Haig


Connect with Derek:

  • Website


Connect with Chelsea:

  • Website
  • 1:1 Podcast Coaching
  • Instagram
  • Slight Turbulence Substack - the travel magazine you wish existed on the back of airplane seats
  • Pitch Perfect Bootcamp - Round 2 Waitlist



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💻 Website

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📲 Instagram 📲


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